This book is an absolute DELIGHT.

It's adorable, it's fun, it's cozy. It's a campy mysterious historical romance that just keeps you laughing and swooning throughout the entire book. Did I mention that it has the cutest animal companions? No? Well IT DOES. The lighthearted whimsical low stakes feel is honestly just perfect.

Georgiana and Alexander are both very sweet and well written. Seeing Georgiana overcome the setbacks that women faced in this era was inspiring (even through the humorous aspects of the book). The disability rep from Alexander is well done and I appreciate how it's portrayed within the novel. I love all of The Black Sheep and thought the pranks were hilarious.

Sometimes I do think that the pace struggled a bit - but it wasn't too bad overall. The writing found a great balance between emotion and humor, the author was able to make me laugh at the appropriate times but also was able to make me swoon and feel for the characters as well.

I listened to the audiobook and the production quality was superb, the narrator does a great job differentiating characters and using accents/tones to create a dynamic environment for the story.

Our Dear Miss H is described as a cross between Bridgerton and Enola Holmes and it lives up to that comparison. I can't wait to see what else the author writes in this universe. The joy I felt while listening was fantastic and I can't wait to go back.

A cozy romance mystery filled with adventure and finding a missing cousin. The romance alone between Georgina and Alexander was swoon worthy and adorable.

The audio version of 'Our Dear Miss H is on the Case' was an absolute delight. The narrator's soothing voice and expressive delivery truly brought the story to life, making it a perfect cozy listen. I adored Miss H, a strong and bookish heroine, and her blossoming romance was both sweet and a touch spicy. The found family cast was charming, and the abundance of adorable pets, including chickens, added to the warmth. There were moments that made me laugh out loud, and others that brought tears to my eyes with their sweetness. This historical mystery, filled with social commentary and gentle humor, was a fantastic palette cleanser. I'm eagerly anticipating the sequel! 5 stars. Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the ARC all ideas are my own.

A missing cousin, a reluctant duke-to-be, and a fiercely intelligent heroine who refuses to sit back and let the men bungle everything…what could possibly go wrong? Georgina Harrington has spent her life fighting to be taken seriously, so when her cousin Percy vanishes with her greatest archaeological discovery, she knows she’s the only one who can find him. Unfortunately, the only person willing to help is Alexander Lovett, Percy’s best friend, notorious rake, and the man determined to avoid marriage, especially to someone as maddeningly brilliant as Georgina.

The mystery-solving was a little disjointed, and I wasn’t always sure how we got from one clue to the next, but the ride was entertaining nonetheless. The romance had plenty of spark and tension, adding to the fun without overshadowing the adventure. And the grand villain reveal in the throne room? Absolute perfection. Then there’s the side effect of their escapades creating a chicken pet obsession. The sheer absurdity of it all made for the perfect comedic relief sprinkled throughout.

The audiobook narration was fantastic, smooth, engaging, and easy to follow. Character voices were distinct without feeling over-the-top, making it a breeze to stay immersed in the story.

Verdict: A charming mix of mystery, mayhem, and just the right amount of mischief.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for the copy in exchange for an honest review.

ARC review
Publication date March 25th.
"Our Dear Miss H. Is on the Case" by Violet Marsh is a witty historical rom-com.

I received an advance listener copy from Hachette Audio via Netgalley.
Opinions from this review are completely my own. I did not know that this is the second book in a series and I would say it can be read as a standalone without any issues.

The main characters are Georgina Harrington, an archaeologist and historian that needs to publish under her cousin’s Percy name and Alexander Lovett, one of Percy’s friends, that her brother tries to marry her to. They end up working together to find Percy and go through many adventures.

I enjoyed listening to the audiobook narrated by Marisa Calin. Even if she did a good job narrating both POVs, it would have been nice to have another narrator for Alexander’s chapters.

The story is a mix of between mystery and romance, with a lot of humor.
If you like strong female characters and cute romance with some spice in a historical setting, this book is for you.

The book didn't work for me, so I DNF'd at 30%. I felt the prose was too heavy-handed in its gestures to the unfolding romance. The musings and conclusions the POV characters drew came across both forced and too obvious, if that makes any sense. Overall, the book tells a story as opposed to showing how it naturally unfolds.
And then... the narrator. I liked her voice, very much in fact, but the way she elongates and breathes out the last word in most sentences and kind of tampers off drove me up the wall. I don't know whether those were directions she was given to imbue the narration with an audible air of mystery or something or her customary delivery. Either way, not pleasant.

Thank you to Netgalley and Hachette Audio for the audio ARC in exchange for an honest review!

When I requested an advanced copy of this book, I didn’t realize it’s a sequel! I actually didn’t realize until after I finished. So that being said, I think it stands very well on its own. I’m sure there was some character development and previous knowledge I missed out on, but I didn’t notice any large knowledge gaps. It may be worth checking out the first book, Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man, which is in the same world, but focused on different characters.

I found this story to be lovely and very fun. It was similar in vibes to the Bridgerton books, but the male love interest isn’t incredibly problematic and misogynistic, loved that switch up! In fact, the male love interest is disabled and badass and our main character, Miss Harrington is also anything but helpless. This book itched the scratch Bridgerton couldn’t quite get.

If you’re a fan of the “Who did this to you?” trope I’d recommend this book…the gender roles may or may not be switched. Again, did I mention our confident, ass-kicking, female main character?

This book had a lovely balance of adventure, romance, and humor. I would say the spice level was low for this one. There’s some steam, but nothing super graphic.

I listened to the audio of this book and thought the narration was great. I could very clearly tell the difference between characters which made it easy to get lost in the story.

I’d definitely recommend if you’re looking for a cozy mystery with a dash of romance!

Rated 3.75 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Hachette Audio & Violet Marsh for the chance to listen to this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was a fun little historical romance/mystery tale. I believe it's being presented as a standalone BUT there are quite a few places in the story where I think I would have had more context had I read the predecessor. Either way- it was an adventure tale (made silly by the animals- love that!) that reminds us that most men are conniving jerks- but not all.

The narrator did a lovely job. I would definitely listen to more from them.

I got about 42% through and it just was not for me. I had an ALC and despite trying a sample of the narrator's work I found her breathy style of speaking hard to focus on, making it difficult to connect with the story itself.

As for the story, it felt a little more slapstick than I prefer, leaning heavily on random pets and I was just not engaged enough to finish.

Would leave the review without a star rating, because DNF, but NetGalley doesn't allow that.

I binged this audiobook in one day! I love a good historical romance mystery and this one was such a delight. The “fashionable” roosters had me cackling 😂. The sweet and steamy romance was perfect. The found family heartwarming. The ignorance of Alexander’s parents and the society regarding his clubfoot had my blood boiling but I loved how Georgina cared for him with compassion not pity. Her protectiveness towards him tugged on my heartstrings.

The hint for the next book is giving me enemies to lovers and I cannot wait. Because this may be my first book from this author but it is most definitely not my last.

Thanks to Forever Publishing and Hatchette Audio for the ALC!

I thought this was really cute!
I typically do not prefer historical fiction but it depends on what it is and in the end this type of story that happens to take place in the past but doesn’t get bogged down in it is the type I enjoy. I came upon this audiobook from a post from the publisher and I was searching for something to listen to whilst I got a project completed so it came at the right moment.

It was marketed as “whimsical” and that’s exactly what it was.
I enjoyed the cozy feeling to it while still uplifting a strong FMC who was in a profession that would be very uncommon for a woman at the time. I love the strong willed character who got the job done and the breaking barriers of the time.

As far as the audiobook facet.. the Narrator Marisa Calin did a fabulous job. She had a lovely British accented voice and spoke clearly whilst at a good natural pace at the 1x speed.
I chose to listen at 1.5x speed and it was still very easily understandable at that speed. I also tried the 1.75x speed for a short bit and it was still understandable but at 2x speed it was too fast for me.

Lastly, I enjoyed the romance and cozy mystery genre combo! It was the second book I read in the last few days that had that combo and I think I’ll seek out more crossovers like these.


I am thankful to have gotten the audio ALC for free from Hachette Audio through NetGalley to read which gave me the opportunity to voluntarily leave a review.

My rating system since GoodReads doesn’t have partial stars

⭐️ Hated it
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea (potentially DNF’d or thought about it)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but nothing special
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! Would recommend to others
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Will circle back and read again

Another wonderful and enjoyable rom-com mystery. The witty banter between Georgina and Alexander was quirky and mystifying. It’s bringing the era to life as if you’re living it.

Loved this caper of a romance. Georgiana is the sister of an earl and spinster who is an antiquarian who digs for artefacts. Her cousin Percy usually takes the credit for all the work, since she won’t be taken seriously as a woman. But when she overhears her brother trying to broker a marriage for her to an unknown marquess, she’ll do her best to escape the situation. On top of that, her cousin has gone missing and she needs help figuring out what happened to him. Alexander is one of Percy’s friends, so he quickly volunteers to help, and we get a load of adventure as these two take on the town and beyond. Oh, and Alexander also happens to be the marquess that Georgiana is trying to avoid. He has his own problems with a father who hates him and tries to dictate his life, so he’s also trying to avoid an unwanted marriage. But of course, these two complement each other quite well, so it’s only a matter of time before they fall in love. Audiobook was excellent to listen to!

I thought this book was so delightful! This book, specifically the audiobook, was such a fun story that had me using every excuse to pop my headphones on and listen! I wasn't too sure at first about the narrator, but by the end of the story,y I honestly could not imagine anyone else portraying Georgina!

Georgina leads archaeological discoveries under the guise of her cousin Percy's name. Their duo is going smoothly until her cousin goes missing just as her brother begins pushing for her to marry a certain future duke...

Alexander Lovett has no warm feelings towards his parents; instead, trying to stop their meddling blackmail while trying to get him to marry. When his friend Percy's cousin seeks his help, he realizes just how much his and Georgina's lives are interconnected.

First of all, let me say that I loved all things Georgina - history extraordinar. There was so much to this story, from Georgina's knowledge to kidnapping to treason. It was silly, it was sweet, and it was serious. There was just the right amount of tension and romance to this mystery, and plenty of random pets thrown in the mix as well (who doesn't love a silly future duke causing havoc in England by making everyone own a pet chicken??)!

Thank you so much to Hachette Audio and NetGalley for letting me listen to this!!

I read this book not realizing it was a sequel to “Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man” - this book was a true delight as a stand alone! The characters are colorful and witty and sometimes down right mischievous in a lovable way.

The story is set in 1700 and our two main characters, Georgina and Alexander, have weather several socials season and are enjoying the spinster and bachelor life. Their families do not agree, lineage and image is to take priority!

Along side this story line, Georgina’s dear cousin Percy has gone missing and she is determined to find him and return him safe - she is soon to learn things are not what they seem.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for an early review audiobook.

This is an arc review of the audiobook.

Listening to a Regency (or temporal thereabouts) audiobook, preferably with a mystery and a romance, is a great escape for me on commute or whenever a bit of lightness is required. So I was really looking forward to this audiobook.
The narrator did a good job here, especially with such a multitude and diversity of characters: monkey, parrot, cat, dog, rooster, etc. among them. Also, the murmured dialogues came off very engagingly.
As to the story, having read the first book, I thought I knew what to expect, but the silliness of the humor was higher than in its predecessor. Also, the credibility of the plot was at times quite flimsy, even for a romcom. I did get distracted from the story, when wondering out loud about the “why?” and “it does not really make sense, does it?” and “yeah, but why…? “
So even for an escape listen (does this term even exist?) brace yourself to give in and think of England … eeeh, just don’t to take the plot to seriously and focus on the romance and enjoy the good narration.

Thanks, netgally for the copy. Opinions are my own.

Our Dear Miss H. Is on the Case by Violet Marsh has all the right ingredients—a clever heroine, a hero who actually appreciates her intelligence, and a solid narration by Marisa Calin. And yet… my mind kept wandering.

Georgina is exactly the kind of heroine I love—smart, capable, and not afraid to use her brain. Alexander is equally delightful because, instead of being threatened by her intelligence, he admires it. Their dynamic worked for me, and Calin’s narration added an extra layer of charm.

But the plot? It just didn’t hold my attention. I found myself zoning out more than once. It wasn’t bad by any means—just a little lackluster, the kind of book that’s enjoyable in the moment but doesn’t leave much of a lasting impression.

I really wanted to love this book. But as I was listening to the audiobook I found my mind wandering. I just wasn't attached to the characters and didn't want to know about them. The narrator did a fantastic job. This book just wasn't for me.

This is a review of the audio book, read by Marisa Calin.
Georgina is an antiquarian, but cannot publish under her own name because she's a woman. Her friend is Alexander. Georgia's brother tries to force her to marry, even going as far as locking her in her room. Alexander is under pressure to marry as well.
What I liked about the hook was it's a bit campy and there are a ton of Notable Pets.
The narration was not my favorite. The narrator does female and male voices just fine, but otherwise has a jarring cadence, or a steccato delivery. I wish netgalley would allow smaller intervals to adjust the speed other than 0.25.
Thank you to Forever for the copy of this book. Opinions are my own.

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.